Swiss Diamond HD Induction 11" Braiser with Lid (5.3 qt)

Overview

The Swiss Diamond HD 11 Inch Braiser with Lid features the patented HD coating that utilizes diamond crystal composites to create an ultra-hard and ultra-durable heating surface. Diamonds are an amazing heat conductor, and between the pressure cast aluminum body and the diamond composite, this braiser has an excellent heat distribution. It will never peel, crack, or blister—this type of cookware will last a lifetime. There will be no hot spots or burning when using this cookware. You don’t have to use high heat when cooking with Swiss Diamond products, making braising all kinds of dishes a breeze as well as energy efficient. The handle is ergonomic and will stay comfortably cool. Through the vented, tempered glass lid, you can monitor the progress of your meal easily. Never worry about cleanup with the Swiss Diamond HD 11 Inch Braiser with Lid because of its tremendous non-stick properties. Dishwasher safe yet hand wash recommended. Over safe up to 500°F. Lifetime warranty. Made in Switzerland. Swiss Diamond 6928.

About Swiss Diamond

Founded in 1974, Swiss Diamond International Sarl is a private company located in the Swiss Alps. Using the demand for more efficient and improved non-stick cookware as inspiration, Swiss Diamond engineered an innovative type of non-stick coating that utilizes real diamond crystals—which is the hardest material known—and they patented the technology. In 2006, the company sought to improve their revolutionary technology and spent four years researching and testing. In 2010, Swiss Diamond released their advanced HD coating line, which features a 30% overhaul. All current products are manufactured using the new HD coating.

HD Induction Line

If you own an induction heat source, be sure to choose the HD Induction line. This line uses the same world-famous, patented Swiss Diamond technology as the standard line with minor improvements for induction. It has magnetic properties that are designed for remarkable efficacy on induction cooking surfaces. The advanced technology assures that your cookware is energy efficient and quiet. That “buzzing” sound that some aluminum-based cookware makes on induction cook tops is non-existent.
The line features the patented diamond crystal-infused coating. This technology came to exist because: diamonds are extremely durable, giving the coating more resistance; diamonds function better as a heat conductor since it is four times more conductive than copper and creates a perfectly balanced heat distribution; and diamonds have natural non-stick properties.

Care

Do not use sharp utensils or abrasive cleaners, as this may damage the coating.

Use only low to medium-high heat settings. Never use the highest 25% of heat settings on your stove top.

For example, if your stove has heat settings from 1 to 10, never use a heat setting higher than 7.5.

Clean your pan thoroughly after each use with warm soapy water.

No oil is needed with a Swiss Diamond pan! If you choose to use butter or oil for flavor, use on the proper heat setting.

Oils heated above their smoke point will break down and deposit carbon on the cooking surface.

Do not store acidic or high-sugar foods in your cookware, as this may damage the coating.

Swiss Diamond HD Cookware Use and Care

Swiss Diamond HD Cookware is some of the finest quality Non-Stick cookware available on the market today. At JL Hufford we take pride in being able to offer you these great pieces of cookware at the lowest price possible while also offering you the best customer service in the business. We want your cookware to last a lifetime, if possible, and we want to offer you the best information possible so that your cookware will last. Swiss Diamond offers a plethora of Use and Care knowledge on their website to help you take care of your specialty non-stick cookware, and as always we here at JL Hufford are more than willing to help you out with whatever you may need, simply contact us here and one of our highly trained customer service associates will get back with you as soon as possible to help you with your problem.

Use and Care Instructions

Swiss Diamond cookware is designed to provide you with a lifetime of next-to-none nonstick cookware performance and proper maintenance and cleaning is a very important part of making sure that these quality pans do just that. As always, it is very important to follow proper maintenance procedures as failure to follow these will void your Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Using the Proper Temperature Settings

Medium to Low Heat Only: Swiss Diamond Cookware is designed in such a way that the use of extremely high heat settings is never required. These pans are designed to provide excellent thermal conductivity between the heat source and the cookware piece and the use of high heat settings can actually cause damage to the cookware. Swiss Diamond recommends starting out at a medium heat setting and making minor adjustments as needed to achieve the perfect heat level. Always make sure to place your pan on the exact center of the heating element. CAUTION: Overheating your Swiss Diamond cookware WILL cause irreparable damage to your cookware and void your Limited Lifetime Warranty

Preheating Your Swiss Diamond Cookware

To allow for proper expansion of the materials in the pan as it heats and to ensure a very evenly heated cooking surface, Swiss Diamond recommends that you preheat the cookware for two to three minutes before adding any food.

In order to test the readiness of the pan, you simply need to sprinkle a few drops of water across the surface of the pan and take note of the reaction that occurs. Sizzling and beading of the water indicates that the cookware is prepared for use and that the pan should be heated no further. If the water instantly vaporizes this indicates that the cookware is too hot and that the temperature should be reduced and the pan re-tested in two to three minutes. Again, it is VERY important to not overheat your cookware as this will cause damage and void your Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Using Cooking Oils, Butter, and Non-Stick Sprays

Swiss Diamond pans have been designed from the bottom up to NOT be used with any sort of oil or spray. The special nonstick surface is designed to keep food from sticking to it for a lifetime. If you do decide to utilize an oil for cooking, it is very important to ALWAYS use it at the manufacturer’s recommended heat setting to avoid damage to your cookware. For Example: Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Butter should only ever be used over a LOW heat setting.CAUTION:Non Stick cooking sprays should never be used as they will damage the non-stick surface of the cookware and void your Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Using the Proper Cooking Utensils

The integrity of the non-stick surface in your Swiss Diamond cookware can be easily compromised if the wrong utensils are used during cooking. Any metal utensil or utensil with a sharp point or edge should never be used as it may scratch and damage the nonstick cooking surface of your cookware. You should also avoid chopping, cutting, or use of any electric whisk or beater during cooking as it may also damage the nonstick cooking surface of your cookware. Swiss Diamond recommends the use of only Silicone or Wooden cooking utensils as these will not harm the non-stick cooking surfaces of your special cookware.

Using your Swiss Diamond cookware in the oven.

All Swiss Diamond cookware is designed to be oven safe up to 500°F (260°C), this includes the lids included with many pieces and the ergonomic serving handles present on many pieces.

Cleaning Procedures

Swiss Diamond are designed to be 100% dishwasher safe but it is recommended that you hand wash your pans to ensure that they do not get scraped or dinged while inside the dishwasher. Swiss Diamond recommends that before you use each piece of cookware for the first time (and after each successive use) that you thoroughly wash them with hot, very soapy water. It is important to never use oven cleaners or any sort of abrasive pads or detergents on your cookware as this will damage the non-stick cooking surface and void your warranty.

When Swiss Diamond cookware has not been cleaned properly after each use a thin layer of food residue may form on the pan and will carbonize the next time that the pan is used, food will stick to this carbonized layer and hinder the performance of your cookware.

Storing your Swiss Diamond cookware.

If cabinet space requires that you stack your Swiss Diamond cookware, it is recommended that you use a paper towel between each pan in order to prevent scratches to the non-stick cooking surfaces.